30 Old Fashioned Dinner Recipes for a Taste of Tradition

Old-fashioned dinner recipes are a great way to bring back fond memories of meals from the past! Think juicy roast chicken, hearty stews, and easy casseroles. These classic recipes are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re starting new family traditions or reliving the flavors you loved as a kid, these recipes are tried and true, and just as delicious today as they were back then!

Roasted Chicken

The key to the best holiday roasted chicken might lie in the simplicity of the recipe. Also ideal for a regular weeknight dinner when you want something a little fancier, this no-fuss, one-pot whole chicken is a real winner.
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Lasagna al Forno

This lasagna al forno is an authentic Italian dish bursting with rich meaty flavors, homemade bechamel sauce, veggies and more.
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American Chop Suey (American Goulash)

American chop suey is a delicious dish that’s popular in the New England region. Also known as American goulash, this dish is meaty and tasty.
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Boeuf Bourguignon

A delightful mushroom stew perfect for any occasion. — Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Boeuf bourguignon is one of the best French recipes. This flavourful beef recipe combines the meat with red wine for an exquisite dish. This dish is sometimes called beef burgundy. It is a version of Julia Child’s boeuf bourguignon aka beef bourguignon and a great alternative to a traditional beef stew recipe.
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Coq Au Vin

Roasted chicken with mushrooms and carrots in a white bowl. — Chicken Braised in Red Wine. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Coq au vin, or chicken braised in red wine, is a simple French dish. The slow braise gives this delicious chicken dinner a rich taste.
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Brunswick Stew Recipe

A bowl of food next to a piece of cornbread. — Brunswick Stew Recipe. Photo credit: Chicken Fried Kitchen.

This recipe for Brunswick Stew is a thick and hearty southern Classic thats jam packed with smokey meat, bbq sauce, and plenty of veggies.
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Easy Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls with Ground Beef

Stuffed cabbage rolls in a skillet with sauce. — Easy Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Killing Thyme.

These delicious Ukrainian cabbage rolls are stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, ground pork, and rice. Best of all, they’re easy to make!
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Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Beef stroganoff in a pink pan with a wooden spoon. — Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe. Photo credit: Killing Thyme.

This easy beef stroganoff recipe brings all of the cozy flavors together with beef broth, red wine, herbs, and tangy sour cream.
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Chicken Noodle Casserole

Chicken noodle casserole is a nostalgic dish made with shredded chicken, egg noodles, veggies, and a creamy, homemade sauce. Made from scratch!
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Top Round Roast Beef

A sliced roast beef on a plate. — Top Round Roast Beef. Photo credit: Enza’s Quail Hollow Kitchen.

This Top Round Roast recipe is generously seasoned with flavorful Italian herbs and cooked to a perfect medium rare.
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Chicken And Cream Of Mushroom Soup (Baked)

A plate of food with a couple pieces of chicken. — Chicken And Cream Of Mushroom Soup (Baked). Photo credit: Two Kooks In The Kitchen.

This recipe for chicken and cream of mushroom soup is the ultimate comfort food. Moist, tender chicken smothered in a creamy savory mushroom, onion, and cheese sauce.
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Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

A bowl of food with a spoon. — Lamb Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: The Scatty Mum.

Shepherd’s pie is a hearty British classic. This leftover lamb shepherd’s pie is a dish that evokes warmth and comfort with its rich lamb filling and creamy mashed potato topping.
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Pork Roast

A crock pot full of meat, potatoes and carrots. — Pork Roast. Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

Savory Sunday dinner flavor and so easy to make, this Slow Cooker Pork Roast with potatoes & carrots is a perfect hearty weeknight meal!
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Easy Pot Roast Recipe

Beef stew with carrots and potatoes in a pot. — Easy Pot Roast Recipe. Photo credit: The Art Of Food And Wine.

Easy melt in your mouth Pot Roast is one-pan comfort food. Packed with beef, potatoes, carrots, and flavor. The perfect family dinner.
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Roast Chicken And Vegetables

Roasted chicken with carrots and potatoes in a pan. — Roast Chicken And Vegetables. Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

Perfect for Sunday dinners with family, this easy-to-make Roast Chicken and Vegetables is a one-pan recipe that tastes delish and makes great leftovers!
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Chicken And Leek Pie Recipe

A chicken pot pie with vegetables on a plate. — Chicken And Leek Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Cooking With Bry.

Inspired by traditional Scottish chicken and leek soup, this pie is rich and indulgent, and perfect for weathering any highland storm.
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Salisbury Steak

Meatloaf with mushrooms and peas on a plate. — Salisbury Steak. Photo credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

This classic Homemade Salisbury Steak recipe with rich and flavorful mushroom gravy is made completely from scratch in about 30 minutes!
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Chicken Paprikash

A bowl of stew with rice and sour cream. — Chicken Paprikash. Photo credit: The Peasant’s Daughter.

An authentic recipe for one of the most beloved and popular Hungarian dishes — saucy chicken paprikash (aka paprikás csirke) with tender chicken in a rich, creamy, and flavorful paprika sauce served over nokedli (spaetzle) with a dollop of sour cream.
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German Rouladen

A fork on a plate of meat rolls. — German Rouladen. Photo credit: The Peasant’s Daughter.

German Rouladen is a beloved dish of tender beef rolls with fillings of bacon, onions, mustard, and pickles simmered in a rich gravy.
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Tuna Casserole

A casserole dish filled with broccoli and peas. — Tuna Casserole. Photo credit: Two Pink Peonies.

This old fashioned tuna casserole is an easy comfort meal to make. This easy recipe uses common pantry items.
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Steak Diane

This Steak Diane recipe is beef tenderloin medallions that are seared and coated in a savory mushroom sauce. A classic recipe!
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Chicken Tetrazzini

A casserole dish with chicken, peas and mushrooms. — Chicken Tetrazzini. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This chicken tetrazzini is spaghetti, mushrooms, peas, chicken and cheese, all tossed together in a creamy sauce and baked to perfection.
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One-Pot Goulash

A bowl of pasta with meat and tomatoes. — One-Pot Goulash. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

Goulash is an easy, one-pot, classic comfort food made with ground beef, tomatoes, and macaroni noodles. This irresistible Goulash Recipe is guaranteed to win over even the pickiest eaters!
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Cream Of Mushroom Pork Chops

A plate of food on a white plate. — Cream Of Mushroom Pork Chops. Photo credit: Valerie’s Kitchen.

Create the nostalgic flavors of these Cream of Mushroom Pork Chops with simple ingredients, minimal prep, and an easy stovetop method.
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Easy Homemade Chicken And Dumplings From Scratch

A plate of food on a table. — Easy Homemade Chicken And Dumplings From Scratch. Photo credit: Maple Wood Road.

This recipe for old fashioned, easy, homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch is so simple and delicious, it will instantly become a family favorite!
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Apple Cider Beef Stew

This recipe is for a hearty stew with meat, potatoes, carrots, and rosemary. It can also be made more colorful and nutritious by adding a handful of frozen peas. — Apple Cider Beef Stew. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Apple Cider Beef Stew is rich, savory, and full of comfort. It’s easy to throw together and tastes great the next day.
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Easy Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken

Roasted chicken in a cast iron skillet with rosemary sprigs, perfect for a Dinner Party Main. — Easy Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Roasted Rosemary Lemon Chicken is a moist and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Make two and have leftover chicken for the week.
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Old Fashioned Pork Roast (Slow Cooker)

This easy Old Fashioned Pork Roast with Vegetables and Gravy (Slow Cooker) recipe is so full of flavor. Tender pork roast smothered in a wonderful gravy.
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Smoked Meatloaf

Mouthwatering meatloaf on a rustic wooden cutting board, perfectly complemented by a dollop of ketchup. Explore delightful meatloaf recipes! — Smoked Meatloaf. Photo credit: Corrie Cooks.

This smoked meatloaf is extra-special. Tender and full of flavor, this is one smoked meatloaf recipe that will have your family wanting seconds every time.
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